BNC#5: Cy Jacobs - Better to protect capital on the 10 worst days than miss the 10 best days

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In this BNC#5 presentation, Cy Jacobs focuses on hedge fund investment strategies, highlighting forensic research into businesses that are believed to be unsustainable. Jacobs discusses the ability to assess the current environment and choose between value, growth, or quality investments. Highlighting the importance of protecting capital during down markets and the benefits of shorting assets. Jacobs also delves into current market challenges, such as geopolitical tensions, COVID, zero carbon emissions, and political issues, but highlights the opportunities that exist, particularly in renewable energy investments. Jacobs concludes with a discussion on the importance of finding opportunities within a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Apr 2023 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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